June 23, 2024
Climate Change
Climate Change
Extreme heat waves, exacerbated by climate change, are significantly impacting worker productivity in the U.S.
Here Are the Places Most at Risk From Record-Shattering Heat
Summary
A new study by researchers in Britain takes a unique approach to identifying which places are most at risk of dangerous hot weather caused by global warming. The researchers focused on the extent to which societies have experienced extreme heatwaves before, concluding that those that have not experienced them before will be less prepared for them. According to the study, areas at particular risk include economically developed places like Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Luxembourg, as well as developing countries like Afghanistan, Guatemala, Honduras, and Papua New Guinea, that are more likely to lack resources to keep people safe.
June 21, 2024
Environmental Justice
Environmental Justice
Insurance companies are grappling with the financial fallout from PFAS, or "forever chemicals," which are increasingly linked to environmental and health damages.
June 21, 2024
Economic Justice
Economic Justice
A former official from Houston’s Midtown Redevelopment Authority, Todd Edwards, along with vendors Veronica Ugorji and Kenneth Jones, faces felony charges for misappropriating $8
June 20, 2024
Environmental Justice
Environmental Justice
A new report from Rice University's Kinder Institute reveals that while homeownership is becoming more historically affordable in some areas, it remains out of reach for many
Climate change is exacerbating the spread of West Nile virus, with rising temperatures and altered precipitation patterns creating favorable conditions for mosquito populations.
June 20, 2024
Energy Justice
Energy Justice
Permitting clean energy projects in the U.S. faces significant challenges, often delaying or derailing essential developments in renewable energy.
June 17, 2024
Energy Justice
Energy Justice
Montgomery County, Maryland, has introduced a fleet of zero-emissions buses in Rockville as part of its commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving air quality.
In Pennsylvania, landowners may soon be compelled to allow carbon dioxide (CO2) burial on their properties as the state advances carbon capture and storage (CCS) initiatives.
Farmers Who Graze Sheep Under Solar Panels Say It Improves Productivity. So Why Don’t We Do It More?
Integrating solar panels with sheep grazing is proving to be a productive synergy, enhancing agricultural and energy yields.
June 14, 2024
Climate Change
Climate Change
Montgomery County has initiated the construction of a 7 MW microgrid project at a local bus depot.
Pineapple Energy's New York subsidiary, SUNation Energy, has completed two renewable energy projects for the Shinnecock Nation, a federally recognized tribe in Long Island.
June 12, 2024
Environmental Justice
Environmental Justice
A new investigation by The Examination has uncovered widespread toxic gas leaks from oil companies across Texas
June 12, 2024
Climate Change
Climate Change
A First Nations community in Australia has launched a community-owned microgrid to achieve energy independence and sustainability.
June 12, 2024
Energy Justice
Energy Justice
The EPA has announced stricter regulations on coal ash disposal to address environmental and health risks associated with coal-fired power plants.
June 12, 2024
Environmental Justice
Environmental Justice
A recent study has revealed alarming health risks in Louisiana's Cancer Alley, a region notorious for its high concentration of petrochemical plants.